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- Matthew Maynard MBEMatthew Peter Maynard was born 21 March 1966 in Oldham Lancashire and brought up on the island of Anglesey in North Wales where he first joined Glamorgan. Maynard enjoyed a glittering career with Glamorgan scoring 35,466 runs in 754 1st XI appearances across all formats …
- Mark Alleyne MBEMark is the most successful captain in Gloucestershire’s history; leading the County to seven limited over trophies in six seasons in the Golden One Day era around the millennium. In 2024 he made a welcome return to the Club as Head Coach. Mark was born …
- Mickey ArthurMickey Arthur was born in Johannesburg and played domestic cricket in South Africa between 1986 and 2001 scoring more than 6,600 first-class runs. But it is as a coach that he came to the attention of the wider cricketing world, beginning with roles in first …
- Simon HughesSimon Hughes was born on 20 December 1959 in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey. He went to Durham University where he obtained a degree in geography. He was a right-arm, fast-medium bowler who represented Middlesex, Durham and Northern Transvaal over a 14 year career which lasted from 1980 …
- Phil Neale OBEIn the third season of hosting guest speakers by the Society, our founding president, Peter West excelled himself in capturing Messrs; D’Oliveira, Wooller, and “Bomber” Wells, followed by a superb evening with Phil Neale. One can easily imagine that Basil would have had a word with …
- Kim BarnettKim was born in 1960, in Leek Staffordshire. In his domestic career he played for Derbyshire for 19 years from 1979. When he was 22 years old, his cricketing capability was recognised by Derbyshire and he was made Captain, the youngest ever and he held …
- James Taylor 03 April 2024Former England batsman and current Leicestershire batting coach James Taylor graced and entertained a packed CCS audience at the last of the speaker events of the Winter/ Spring season of 2023/24. Our autumn season begins in October 2024. Please click on the Gallery link here or in …
- Stephen Chalke 06 March 2024A regular and popular guest, CCS Vice President and award winning author Stephen Chalke mesmerised members with extracts and the stories behind his latest publication “Footprints: David Foot’s Lifetime of Writing”. The book, a collection of the works of award winning West Country journalist and …
- Mike Procter : 1946 – 2024Cally Barlow, Cheltenham Cricket Society President, has kindly provided a heart warming and unique tribute to a true cricketing legend, servant of the game and friend. “Mike who?” He said “You know that guy who bowled off the wrong foot.” “Oh you mean the Rhodesian …
- Paul Farbrace 07 February 2024Paul Farbrace entertained the CCS members with stories and anecdotes from his time as a first class cricket player, coach, media pundit and even a stint as a goalkeeper for Coventry City FC when Bobby Gould was the manager. Whilst at Kent, Paul was mentored …
- Kevin Sharp 10 January 2024Kevin Sharp, the former Yorkshire batter and coach at Yorkshire and Worcestershire opened our 2024 spring season. 47 years of experience in the game allowed Kevin to entertain the CCS members with humorous anecdotes related to amongst others, Geoffrey Boycott and Joe Root, share his …
- Ian “Gunner” Gould 06 December 2023A thoroughly enjoyable evening with our Guest speaker Ian “Gunner” Gould. He had the CCS audience in raptures of laughter with stories told in a wonderfully engaging and humorous style. Ian shared tales of his upbringing, journey into sport as a goal keeper for Slough …
- Mark Robinson 01 November 2023An excellent evening with Warwickshire CCC head coach Mark Robinson. Entertaining, thoughtful and humble, Mark shared and reflected on his career but also his approach to coaching and people management. The latter, was very evident in his handling of the insightful and entertaining Q&A session. …
- Derek Pringle 04 October 2023Derek Pringle kicked off our 2023/24 season in style to new and existing members with a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining visual presentation. By sharing photographs he has taken of his peers and those involved in the game Derek was able to provide his “first hand” …
- David Gower OBE 02 August 2023 (Summer Event)David Gower OBE was a huge success at the Cheltenham Cricket Society 40th Anniversary celebration on 2nd August 2023. After a highly entertaining and informative speech and Q&A session, David kindly stayed behind to sign treasured books, memorabilia and partake in the odd selfie. Please …
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